I can't say we were impressed this year by the booth offerings this year. Sure, it's scheduled a…read moreweek after the Saint James Art Fair in Louisville that is one of the best art fairs in the nation. Perhaps that's unfair to the Harvest Homecoming folks but seeing political booths, "home improvement" vendor booths, and free Bible study classes is not the type of arts and crafts festival that appeals to us. Add to the fact that the nearby parking garage raised parking rates from $5 to $10 for an event in which we were there an hour and came back empty handed doesn't help. Although there were plenty of food booths(we didn't see the Boy Scout booth that sells roasted corn this year) there was literally no empty tables and getting a booth inside a restaurant was impossible. We ended up back in Louisville to grab lunch.

This was my first time visiting Harvest Homecoming. I came strictly for the doughnuts. Since over…read moreheard so many stories about them. I also grabbed me some island noodles as well. I must say, everything I've heard about these doughnuts being delicious. It's absolutely accurate. Come visit.

Loved a brand new experience at the Kentucky derby! I had a blast here with my friends and we all…read moregot the cup with the name of every horse who won each year. Some of them have pretty funny names too, haha I won a bet but I did not have a net positive financial gain! I spent a good amount on drinks and I have no regrets. Came here for the racing experience and I got a fantastic one!

Every year I make such AMAZING memories at the Derby with old friends and every year we at new…read morefriends. If its on your bucket list like everyone says then MAKE IT HAPPEN!

Good spot to learn new foods in town…read more My favorite here are the: -The Ole' Kentucky Lemonade -Orangette

Fun event. Perfect venue with shade and grass and room to spread out. Parking at this location…read morewas easy. The line-up of food trucks spanned all types of cuisine. Beer prices were reasonable. Great planning and execution!

This is a one mile trail with lights + music in Beckley Creek Park. It was a great place to meet up…read morewith family and do something festive while being outdoors. There are two light tunnels/tents, a 2020 sign, a peacock, dinosaurs, a gift box installation, lit tree-lined paths and a Peace light field timed to music. It could be as quick as a 20 min walk or you can milk it as my family did with funny dances, posed photos and stops at the Around Town Deli food truck for boozy/virgin warm beverages. We loved the mulled wine and spiked hot cocoa - we weren't fans of the flaming pumpkin. Tickets purchased online with selection of entry times. We picked one of the last of the night so it was empty when we left (made for great pics and less people around). Four stars as it was $20 for adults and $13 for kiddos (3-12). And there were some dark parts of path unlit so we had to use our phones to light the way. Some paths were gravel and a bit muddy so keep that in mind as you select footwear. Open til Jan 3, 2021. Tip: dress warmly and maybe bring some hand warmers!

What a great night to visit this light show. The weather was perfect and I was able to get in early…read moreto enjoy the trail. There are two separate food trucks, lil cheesers and one that offers hot chocolate (spiked or otherwise), and cider. Great for family night out or a date night. Highly recommend.

I recently attended the 21st year of the Hillbilly Outfield Derby Party, an annual charity event,…read morewith a group of neighborhood friends and we had a great time. I understand the name originated because the Middletown location is outside the city limits so it was dubbed 'Outfield' and also as an opposite to the famous 'infield' viewing area at the Derby. All proceeds from the event go to charity, which had previously been the Make A Wish Foundation (in the previous years, they have donated over $131, 000 !). This year the charity was Twisted Pink, an organization whose mission "Is to provide hope and connection for metastatic breast cancer patients by funding bold breakthroughs in research and awareness." According to the event's website the charity was chosen, "...in memory of many board members, volunteers and long time attendees who have been affected by a cancer diagnosis." The reasonably-priced tickets cover both days of the 2-day event and include live music, food (available all day and evening), non-alcoholic beverages and draft beer. The event is family-friendly with activities for all ages. In addition to the above, there was putt-putt, corn hole tournaments, silent auction, dime-style wheel of chance, and more. The 'jailer' would even place one of your group in the jail (L'il Big House) for a $5 donation, and to be released the jailed must pay another $5. The plethora of silent auction items were quite varied and of various values. There were many items for sale including Hillbilly Outfield branded shirts, beads, derby hats, cotton candy, slushies, popcorn, and more. For those who do not enjoy beer, mixed drinks were available at the Little Brown Jug booth. Parking for the event is at Eastern High School on Old Shelbyville Road, which is a short 2 blocks from the event. Shuttles take visitors to and from the event, but the walk is quite pleasant on a paved, flat sidewalk. This awesome event is a great alternative to attending Derby, and the proceeds go to a great cause!

Hillbilly Outfield is a great family fun event with an amazing silent auction. Rasing money for…read moregreat causes.

This was my first time attending all 4 days of a music festival like this. My friend and I had VIP…read moretickets, which meant we had a separate section to hang out in and watch bands perform on the main stages. We also had flushable toilets, our own food vendors and merch tents. I would say it was definitely worth it, as general admission areas were not as nice and more crowded. The concert lineup was awesome, so many incredible bands and performers. I think this was also the first time it was held at the KY expo center, since it's bigger than past venues and this was the biggest festival they'd had to date. We also had the shuttle pass which took us to and from downtown. For the most part, this worked out pretty good. There were a few hiccups but overall I think it was worth the money. They even opened up KY kingdom amusement park for people to ride rides and play games. We went on the first day and were able to get in without any problems but the other days there was always a line to get in. Of course, the cost of food and drink was crazy but that's to be expected at any large event. There were water refill stations everywhere and people were encouraged to bring usable clear water bottles. Lockers were also available for rent. A good time, I would definitely come back if they had a good line up in the future.

This year was my first time going to Louder Than Life. After spending 2 days at the festival, I see…read morewhere the hype is but it's not really my thing. I went on Saturday and Sunday with friends where I knew nobody on Saturday but knew a handful on Sunday. The festival is set up very well. They have the shows very organized and everything is spacious. It was pretty easy to find food and merchandise. They also provide a ton of food options. It is a cool idea that they had Kentucky Kingdom open so it gives people something else to do if they have a big gap in between performances. What I don't care for is how crowded it gets. Getting from one stage to another can be very tricky because of how packed it gets. Everything is also EXTREMELY expensive. An order of chicken tinders is 20 dollars and a beer is close to 16 dollars. Luckily we were able to bring in granola bars to hold us over. I would come back to Louder than Life but I probably will only go for one day

Really enjoyed our visit back to the annual festival! It felt larger this year, from more vendors…read moreto local businesses. Parking is best on Old Main Street or in the lot next to the Dollar Tree on Shelbyville Rd. Feel free to go hungry. A church group cooks out and offers food at a reasonable price, especially when feeding families. Food trucks and booths are also available and some have a fair feeling to them (corn dogs, funnel cake). The festival begins Friday evening and runs all day Saturday. Several bands play during the schedule. It ends Saturday night with fireworks and in between is a parade, inflatables and a petting zoo. Mark your calendar for next year in September!

This is a really nice stadium located down in cardinal area that is right next to the football…read morestadium have the university is over there but is an excellent baseball facility that I've been to quite a bit in my life especially my dad sometimes we get tickets and he likes to go to baseball games so we like to go and I remember a few years back that was a dollar beer and dollar hotdogs so I take like $20 they're not the best time ever so good Place good environment good experience go carts cards

Louisville's lack of major league professional sports franchises has contributed to the evolution…read moreof U of L's transformation from a public university into something that looks more like a corporate-sponsored for-profit sports franchise. I wouldn't go so far as to say the Yum Center isn't fun or that it's unsavory to pay $80 for a mediocre seat to see a basketball game and contribute to the growing beast that is the NCAA, but it's nice to be reminded every now and then that the reason why college sports has grown to be the hulking enterprise it is today is because the product can be very good. Which brings us to Cardinals baseball. First and foremost, games are free. You can show up here with a bag of tacos from across the street and no one is going to charge you a single nickel to watch 9 innings of quality baseball. The facility is an excellent one. Tuesdays are $1 hot dogs, and Fridays are $1 Buds. The crowd is frequently good (listed seating capacity of 2,500, with 1,500 chair back seats), and there is an area in left field where you can let your kids run around. Plenty of giveaways and concessions. Plus, it's worth mentioning that U of L has a pretty good team. They regularly contend for the conference title and are often in the top 25. I just hope they don't win a national title anytime soon, 'cause I don't want to see these seats packed every game. Let's leave it the way it is, ok?